Terminology
Therapy that allows residents with AD to believe that they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances is
What is Validation therapy
Strategies for better communication with residents who have AD
What is only talk about one subject at a time, use simple, short sentences
CBT
What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Mr. Tyler states that he wants to commit suicide. What should the CNA do?
What is stay, talk with him and call for help.
The anxiety disorder that is characterized by repetitive thoughts or behavior is
What is Obsessive-compulsive disorder
A resident with AD is incontinent, the nursing assistant should
What is mark the bathroom with a sign or picture
SSRI
What is Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor
While helping a resident, the resident hits you. What should you do?
What is report the incident to the charge nurse.
Sign and symptom of clinical depression include
What is Apathy
A resident with AD has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should
What is schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated
ECT
Electro-Convulsive Therapy
A male patient on the psychiatric unit becomes upset and breaks a chair when a visitor does not show up. The first intervention should be to do which of the following?
What is set limits on behavior
A common set of treatments for anxiety disorders?
What is Medication and psychotherapy
A resident with AD becomes violent, the NA should
What is step out of the way and remove triggers if possible
SA
What is Suicide Attempt
A patient is in the day room quietly watching TV when suddenly she jumps up screaming and runs out of the room. The priority intervention would be _____
What is follow after the patient to see what has happened
The patient has recently experienced an increased amount of energy, is not sleeping or eating regularly and speech appears to be pressured
What is Manic
A resident with AD has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should
What is lay out clothes in the order they should be put on
BX
What is Behavior
A patient who is visibly upset says, "I want to talk with the head nurse, no, get me the supervisor and the director of nursing and the owner of the hospital. I am mad." The best initial response for the Nursing Assistant to make is _______
What is "You seem upset"